Eating and shopping at Hinton Ampner

Gardening-inspired gifts from the AW 2024 collection, including a Wild Gardens book — Garden-inspired gifts, including gardening gloves and Wild Gardens, written by Stephanie Mahon and published by the National Trust | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

A wide range of homewares and locally made crafts are available in the shop and our café serves seasonal specials and homemade bakes.

Looking for something different from the regular high street shops? Visit the shop for a range of unique gifts. You will discover a variety of presents and treats, as well as items for the home and garden. There is always a great mix of local products as well as National Trust favourites.

Getting out and about

Hinton Ampner is the perfect backdrop for a wintry walk. Browse our selection of walking titles for some inspiration of where to explore next. With books covering circular walks and local guides around Hampshire & the Isle of Wight as well as Dorset, Surrey & Sussex and the South Downs. You can also stock up on some walking essentials with our travel flasks and socks. As the weather begins to warm, the garden calls – we have a range of potted bulbs to bring some colour to outdoor spaces.

Stationery

Begin the New Year more organised than ever before with the help of our calendar and diary ranges. Inspired by our special places there is a style to suit everyone. Our ever-popular family organiser allows you to co-ordinate your family’s busy life in one easy step. We also have beautiful notelet and letter writing sets inspired by the landscapes and birds around us.

Homewares

With wintry days still with us, we have lots of items to help make your home a cosy haven. With soft throws, comfy cushions and soothing scented candles and diffusers. Don’t forget to browse the bookshelf for your next read.

Loving local

We are committed to supporting local businesses and stock a range of locally made bath and beauty products as well as delicious jams, honeys, preserves and a range of craft beers and ciders all made within Hampshire and West Sussex.

Why not try a soap from Cyril's Soap Shed, an award winning handmade natural goats’ milk soap made using the raw milk from a small herd of happy goats, who live on a New Forest smallholding?

Second-hand bookshop at Hinton Ampner

Pick up your next page turner in the second-hand bookshop. From children's books to cookery and fiction to crime - there really is something for everyone! All books have been kindly donated by you, and every purchase supports the work we do to care for Hinton Ampner.

Stationery in the retail shop for the autumn season — Rabbit and autumn-themed stationery from the A/W retail collection | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Thank you

It is through your purchases and support that we are able to continue to care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.

Hands cupping a full bowl of squash soup — A hearty bowl of soup is the perfect winter warmer | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

Eating in the café

Our café is the perfect place to relax and satisfy your taste buds during your visit. Housed in one of the oldest buildings on the Hinton estate, the café was formerly the stable block, as well as the village Social Club, making it a historic hub of activity that's no different today.

There are indoor and outdoor seating areas in the café, and you'll also find plenty of picnic places to spread a blanket on our lawns. Dogs are welcome under the Jumbrella seating areas which is heated.

What’s on the menu?

Our café is the perfect stop for a tasty brunch, comforting lunch and don’t forget your afternoon tea. Our soups and one pots are homemade and change regularly, such as out chilli bean one pot – served with a wedge of crusty bread they make the perfect winter warmer. Festive treats are also on offer with jumbo pigs in blankets in a bun and the unmissable mince pies. Don't forget our selection of scones, ready for their tasty toppings. We have classic fruit scones and cheese scones, both available as sweet and savoury cream teas.

Our brunch menu includes bacon baps and freshly baked pastries like cinnamon swirls, vanilla crowns and an apricot danish to complete your morning coffee break.

Lighter lunches are available and we serve hot food from 12 noon-2.30pm. There’s a range of gluten and dairy-free food available, and soya or oat milk for hot drinks. If you bring your own re-usable cup, you can take advantage of a 25p discount on your hot beverage and why not bring a water bottle to fill up for your walk.

Our soups and one pots are homemade and change regularly, such as our chilli bean one pot – served with a wedge of crusty bread they make the perfect winter warmer. Don't forget our selection of scones, ready for their tasty toppings. We have classic fruit scones and cheese scones, both available as sweet and savoury cream teas. If a classic slice of cake is more your style, we have a changing range available from our baked goods counter.

Children's choices

For younger diners, grab a fun kids' pick and mix lunch box, full of tasty and balanced treats. Youngsters can make up their own packed lunch, choosing what they want from the range of sandwiches, drinks, fruit and snacks. Child-sized hot meals are also available every day.

Vegan 'creem' tea with jam and vegan clotted 'creem' — Treat yourself to a comforting cream tea | © National Trust Images/William Shaw

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.